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Man assaulted and robbed inside McDonald’s on S. Van Dorn Street

By James Cullum
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A man was assaulted and robbed as he walked out of the bathroom of a McDonald’s in the Landmark area last night.

Police were called to the restaurant at 505 S. Van Dorn Street at around 10:45 p.m., according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches.

The victim told police that he was confronted as he walked out of the restroom, punched in the face and robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by a man wearing a black Scarface T-shirt. The suspect fled the scene on foot with a female and the victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

No arrest was made, although police viewed security footage from inside the McDonald’s and identified a suspect, according to police.

Anyone with information on this incident can call the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

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About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.